Nikodem is a philosopher and author working in business development for an aerospace company, and holds an MA in philosophy from LMU Munich.
Interim Steering Committee
The Interim Steering Committee was elected by Astra Europa members in May 2026 for a six-month mandate to bootstrap the organisation.
Pietro is a machine learning engineer with a BSc in AI and data science from Maastricht University and an MSc in computer science from EPFL.
Rolf is a platform engineer and tech lead at a global logistics company focused on ecommerce solutions.
Ivo created the Open Banking division for a prominent bank-insurance group in the BeNeLux and now builds a central data analytics platform for the Dutch energy grid.
Matthias is a legal professional and technology executive focused on privacy and public policy in the digital economy, with board experience at a large public company and industry associations.
Elliot is a policy communications professional who has previously worked with EU Made Simple, among others, and holds an MA in international security and a BA in public administration.
Members of Astra Europa Want Europe to Reach for the Stars
Bruno is a student at the University of Warsaw, where he is pursuing a licentiate degree in social and public policy.
Daniel is a logistics professional with experience in warehouse and supply chain operations, focused on coordinating workflows, improving efficiency, and ensuring smooth day-to-day execution in fast-paced environments.
Giorgio is a policy analyst at one of the world's largest financial institutions and holds an MSc in Political Economy from the London School of Economics.
Herman completed vocational education as an IT manager at Hoornbeeck College Rotterdam and works as an engineer at a cloud and security company.
Jazhara is a homemaker and political advocate focused on housing, urban planning, and infrastructure, with an emphasis on safe walkable neighborhoods, family-sized homes and apartments, and simpler rules that let planners and builders deliver new communities.
João is an entrepreneur and corporate trainer with a university background in psychology and public administration, currently building a knowledge management platform and network about liberal policies.
Odin is a social media specialist with a degree in politics and international relations and is the founder of NXT4EU.